Just bought it recently, and I'd have to say that I LOVE A is A, as well as Morning Song (that piano at the beginning really enticed me), the symphonic version of Heroes and Dragons, and In The Court of Alkinoos. This album really surprised me, honestly, in a good way, of course! If any of GH's older stuff (On to Evermore back) sounds anything like this, I think I'll really enjoy it, regardless of others' opinions. Thanks for releasing such a great compilation guys!

Luke 6:27-31
27 "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

How are the songs on the album arranged? I was guessing they were arranged in order of release, but I really don't know. If that's so, then that means you guys were playing live when I had just been born! So weird to think about...

Luke 6:27-31
27 "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

I'm usually not that interested in live recordings (I like live DVDs but not live CDs), however, the two on this album are really impressive. GH seems to always play their songs flawlessly.

And of course, Alkinoos alone makes buying the Compilations worthwhile. I love everything about it. I can only dream about an entire album that sounds like this song. That would be divine! Yes, they have come close to this sound at certain parts of other albums, but as a whole, Alkinoos just has a completely original...personality, I guess.